ART OF REST

Much of value has been written about sleep, but rest is different - it is how we unwind, calm our minds and recharge our bodies. The largest global survey into rest ever undertaken was completed by 18,000 people across 135 different countries. Counting down through the top ten activities which people find most restful, Claudia Hammond explains why rest matters, examines the science behind the results, establishes what really works and offers a roadmap for a new, more restful and balanced life.